Snap hook with hoop-loaded gate
US7636990B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B45/027
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A snap-hook having a locking element and a gate, where the locking element cooperates with the gate to place stresses on the gate in tension instead of shear is disclosed. The tension loads are achieved by using mating generally cylindrical surfaces on the gate and on the lock.
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